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Manual Cooking
NOTE: Manual cooking may be done in two stages.
To Use:
1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2. Touch COOK TIME.
Enter the length of time for cook.
If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3.
3. Touch COOK POWER, then set the desired cooking power.
See “Microwave Cooking Power.”
If cooking in stages, repeat steps 2 and 3 to set cook time
and cooking power for the second stage.
4. Touch START.
The display will count down the cook time.
When the cycle ends. “END” will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound.
5. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.
The cook time and power may not be changed after touching
START without interrupting cooking.
Preset Cooking
The microwave oven has been programmed with common
microwavable foods, their quantities, cook powers and cook
times.
NOTE: During Popcorn function, as with all microwave cooking
functions, the microwave oven should be attended at all times.
Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then
stop the cycle.
Use the following chart as a guide for preset cooking.
*To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not use regular
paper bags or glassware. For best cooking results, do not try to
pop unpopped kernels. Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal
results. Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content. If
using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s
instructions.
To Use Preset Cooking:
1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2. Touch the desired food pad.
The display will show first programmed serving size. Touch
the pad again to change quantity. See chart for available
serving sizes.
3. Touch START.
The display will count down the cook time.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound.
4. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.
Auto Defrost
The Auto Defrost can be used or the microwave oven can be
manually set to defrost.
■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, from fruit juice
containers) before defrosting.
■ Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.
■ Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the
end of the cycle for more even defrosting.
■ Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such
as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil
and Metal” first.
The Auto Defrost feature uses weight input. It should not be used
for food that has been left outside the freezer for more than
20 minutes, or for frozen ready-made food.
To Use Auto Defrost:
1. Place food, uncovered, on the turntable and close the door.
2. Touch AUTO DEFROST.
3. Enter the weight in pounds and tenths of a pound. Two digits
must be used. (For example, enter “05” for 0.5 lb, or “43” for
4.3 lbs.)
Weight can be set from 0.1 lb to 6.5 lbs (45 g to 2.9 kg).
4. Touch START.
The display will count down the defrost time.
During defrosting, 5 tones will sound. These tones indicate it
is time to check, turn, rearrange, or separate food. Open
door, turn food if necessary, close door, and touch START to
resume defrosting.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder
tones.
5. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.
To Defrost Manually: Follow directions in “Manual Cooking”
section, and use 30% cooking power. See “Microwave Cooking
Power” chart.
FOOD SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS
Popcorn* 3.5 oz (99 g)
1.75 oz (50 g)
Pop only one package at a
time. For bag sizes not listed
in this section, follow
directions on package.
Baked
Potato
1-4 medium,
8-10 oz (227-
283 g) each,
similar in size
Pierce each one several times
with a fork. Place on paper
towel, around turntable
edges, at least 1" (2.5 cm)
apart. Let stand 5 minutes
after cooking.
Pizza
(refrigerated)
1-2 slices, 4 oz
(113 g) each
Place on paper towel or
paper plate in the center of
the turntable.
Beverage 1-2 cups, 8 oz
(250 mL) each
Do not cover. The diameter of
the cup’s opening will affect
how the liquid heats.
Beverages in cups with
smaller openings may heat
faster.
Frozen
Entrée
10 oz (283 g) Remove from package.
Loosen cover on 3 sides. If
entrée is not in microwave-
safe container, place on
plate, cover with plastic wrap,
and vent. Let stand
2-3 minutes after cooking.
Dinner Plate
(refrigerated)
1 serving, about
10 oz (283 g)
Place food on plate, cover
with plastic wrap, and vent.
Fresh
Vegetable
1-4 cups
(250 mL-1 L)
Place in microwave-safe
container, and add 2-4 tbs
(30-60 mL) water. Cover with
plastic wrap, and vent. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes
after cooking.
FOOD SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS